Born Quote by Tariq Ali

The origins of Indian classical music, not unlike their western counterparts, lie in the Vedas, the ancient Hindu scriptures of 2,000 years ago.

— Tariq Ali

Though music transcends language, culture and time, and though notes are the same, Indian music is unique because it is evolved, sophisticated and melodies…

— Dayananda Saraswati

Since music is a reflection of our mindset and our culture, it is bound to change with time. I am glad that India is…

— Sonu Nigam

Indian classical music is charming and currently there are a wide range of musicians who bring great classical tunes to the Bollywood industry.

— Amit Trivedi

Maybe I'm genetically more inclined to music - but the music I make is so far removed from Indian classical music. I grew up…

— Norah Jones

The realm of classical music is so vast - not only in terms of style but of era, age and the purposes for which…

— David Finckel

Obviously classical music tends to be stuff that is usually at least a hundred years old.

— Steve Hackett

With the radio and Internet, Indian music is not unknown to anyone. There are so many wonderful styles and genres that are being introduced…

— Liz Mitchell

Indian classical music is in my blood.

— Jeet Gannguli

But in the Indian film industry, from the moment a child is born, he is taught music, he is taken for classical classes.

— Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

Classical music is an unbroken, living tradition that goes back over 1,000 years, and every one of those years has had something unique and…

— Michael Tilson Thomas

I was interested in both Western and Indian classical music.

— Satyajit Ray